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The link to our new one-pager was incorrect in yesterday’s email, which is copied below. It has been fixed, and we apologize for any inconvenience.  If you are a patient with cancer-related lymphedema, you are invited to take part in this survey, We are sharing this on behalf Jazmine Mack, OTDS, MOTR/L, CLT, who is […]

On February 23, 2010, 14 years ago today, the Lymphedema Treatment Act was first introduced in Congress! Click on the image to view a larger online version. If you would like a PDF version emailed to you, so that you can click on the embedded links (blue text) for additional information, please respond to this […]

If you are a lymphedema therapist, please consider taking this 10-minute research survey regarding advocacy. The deadline is Friday, February 23rd. A letter from the Doctor of Health Administration student conducting the study is below. Thank you in advance for your participation! Heather Ferguson Founder & Executive Director Lymphedema Advocacy Group LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org   Dear Certified […]

We are so pleased to share this message from one of our advocates: “I had shared the garment coverage with my Benefits Director at work for her to share with our BCBS representative. At first, BCBS balked at increasing their coverage, but my Benefits Director didn’t give up and ultimately BCBS met the coverage of […]

For a limited time, we are pleased to be able to offer educational materials FREE of charge! By completing this form, you will receive 100 of the cards pictured below.  Ideal places for distributing these cards are doctor’s and therapist’s offices, support groups, compression garment fitters/suppliers, etc. The order form will remain open until January 31st, […]

As we conclude this year, we would like to thank the many individuals and organizations who have supported our work: the advocates like you; dozens of stakeholder groups; our 2023 Annual Sponsors, ImpediMed and the National Lymphedema Network; and our long-time Industry Partners, L&R USA, Jobst/Essity, and mediUSA..  Together, we are changing the landscape of […]

One year ago today, I sat glued to my computer, watching the live stream of that day’s Congressional proceedings. Nearly 13 years after the Lymphedema Treatment Act was first introduced, the bill was finally being voted on by the full Congress.   Words cannot express the joy and relief I felt when the bill was […]

We have several new pages on our website! These include a page with information for suppliers, and a page to help patients find suppliers who will be ready to accept Medicare claims on January 1st.  Earlier this week, the Lymphedema Advocacy Group was honored as a finalist for a RareVoice award! Several pictures from the […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be hosting two webinars to answer questions from providers about this new benefit category. When you register you will have the option to submit questions in advance: Register for the webinar on December 27th at 2:00pm Eastern Register for the webinar on January 11th at 11:00am […]